The Fall Season–taking place over three exciting, film-filled weekends in November–brings important new work home to adventurous and inquisitive Bay Area audiences through in-depth explorations of three renowned filmmaking capitals.

Filmmakers in the Classroom (FITC) is a semester-long program that provides onsite professional development for teachers in grades 4-12 who want to integrate media making and viewing into their classroom curriculum.

Experienced professionals from the various Lucasfilm divisions share their knowledge with Bay Area middle and high school students in a series of behind-the-scenes, interactive multimedia presentations.

Each day women receive messages from the media and advertising that they are not young enough, sexy enough or good enough. In the documentary Ageless, hear from women of all ages about the affects of these daily reminders. Is our country telling us that it's not okay to age–something that starts the moment we're born? And why is it that women start feeling invisible in their 40's? See revealing personal and expert interviews integrated with thought-provoking images, and inspiring commentary and music. Pictures of anti-aging advertisements and women in the media will be shown to humorously yet accurately depict the country's absurd obsession with youth and beauty. Gain greater insight into these issues through the mosaic of stories, and a view of a growing movement to support women as they age.

Heather Gwaltney (director/producer) is a communications consultant, video director/producer and educator. She has 15 years of experience in the business and non-profit sectors and has been practicing fine art and still photography since childhood. In addition to being an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, she has administered programs and projects for a number of organizations–designing and implementing marketing, educational and web strategy plans. Heather has delivered a variety of organizational assessments, training sessions, and interviews, and has written numerous newsletters and success stories. She began producing video five years ago, and has continued to develop her skills in order to use the medium as a way to communicate about relevant social, political and environmental issues.

As a Director/Producer, Heather's work includes the documentary Ageless; and advocacy videos, Scrap the Cap, The Voice of Women, The American Promise, "No on Fast-Track Commission" and Social Security: A Cornerstone of America's Future. Her previous work also includes short documentary, Talking to the President; What is Livability Project?; the mocumentray, News That Tells You Nothing; Art & Disabilities in the 21st Century; and teacher testimonial, Failure is not an Option. Heather also has experience managing teams and vendor relationships. She holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration and is Permaculture Certified. She resides in Washington, D.C.